Company Overview

Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons' most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Our Austin facility comprises a diverse team, including quality engineers, sustaining engineers, production associates, IT professionals, and various other experts dedicated to supporting the production of our On-X Mechanical Heart Valves. Artivion has over 1,400 employees worldwide with sales representation in over 100 countries. The Company has manufacturing facilities located in Atlanta, Georgia, Austin, Texas and Hechingen, Germany. Additionally, it has sales and distribution offices in various countries throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website,

Compensation: $18.00/HR

Responsibilities:

• Perform simple machine set ups with minimal supervision
• Operate and monitor CNC and manual machinery according to GMP requirements.
• Conduct dimensional measurement using micrometers, test indicators, optical comparators and gage blocks
• Legibly complete processing records and related documentation
• Work with management in solving equipment or processing problems
• Perform periodic maintenance items as directed
• Suggest process and equipment improvements

• Duties as assigned from time to time by operations management
• Relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; (b) respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor
• Manage time effectively

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Mechanical aptitude examples are required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices preferred, but not required
• Basic computer skills including at minimum, be adept in use of MS Office, internet, and electronic mail. Experience using Microsoft Windows computer operating environment including ability to navigate file structures (folders, directories, files, etc...).
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and follow written instructions
• Ability to interpret and follow oral instructions
• Required to read, write and speak English with good command of the language, and use simple math
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Able and willing to work 2^ndshift
• Able and willing to work overtime
• Talk, hear, sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities
• Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to lift 40 pounds to shoulder height during setup of machinery
• Frequently lift, bend forward with and/or move up to forty (40) pounds, and occasionally lift, bend forward with and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Be exposed to clean room, manufacturing or shop environment, such as cooler temperatures, noise, dust, odors, etc.